Travelsphere
Travelsphere was established in 1977 and is the UK's number one operator of escorted holidays worldwide covering over 70 different countries.
As a direct seller of holidays, Travelsphere tours are not on sale through High Street travel agencies. The company plans, sells and operates all the holidays itself, ensuring clients are offered the best value holidays most suited to them.
Travelsphere has won many industry awards, including the Best Long Haul Group Tour Operator award in 2005. Priding itself on customer service, Mr and Mrs Fleers who travelled to Cologne commented: "Please thank all members of staff for making our Christmas holiday such a success. All the office staff, coach drivers and tour managers were first class. There is little we can say except thank you and a gold star to everyone".
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Explore the Green Forests & Beautiful Coastline of Croatia, from £444 for 8 days
On the shores of the Adriatic, Croatia is blessed with some of Europe's most
beautiful coastline as well as green forests, and centuries (or more accurately,
millenia)
of cultural heritage.
Travelsphere's Discover Croatia holiday
features seven nights half board accommodation at the Complesso dei Fiori ('Flower Complex') hotel complex
overlooking the beach at Maslinica Bay, a short walk from the pretty resort of Rabac.
Flights, transfers, services of a tour manager, and drinks with dinner are included.
At time of writing departures in July 2008 are priced from £534 per person, August from £584, September £454 and October
from £444. There are departures scheduled through 2009 too. Croatia's coast has a Mediterranean style weather pattern.
Travelsphere have arranged a full itinerary of optional excursions, so you can choose exactly how much you
want to fit in.
- Postojna Caves & Lipica Stud Farm takes you to see wondorous caverns,
then on to the stud where the famous white Lipizzaner horses are bred.
- The Island Cruise and Barbecue visits the island of Cres, dropping anchor to
enjoy a barbecue lunch.
- Or, weather permitting, hope on a high speed catamaran to Venice, a culture lover's
dream destination.
- Other options include the scenery of Plitvice Lakes, an Istrian Discovery day, and a half day tour to Opatija.
To book or get the complete information and confirm prices on 'Discover Croatia', click here for the Travelsphere website.
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Magical Christmas Markets 2008
by Travelsphere
Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a dose of retail therapy
Travelsphere has put together a brochure of glittering Christmas market special trips throughout Europe. Taking place in Nov and Dec, these famed markets are not be missed and offer a great way to see a city and do some serious shopping too!
- The brochure also offers Christmas shopping trips to Paris and Bruges by coach or Eurostar
- A variety of trips are offered by coach and ferry, air or Eurostar from two to six days long
- Many trips include sight seeing tours and the services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager
Brussels by Eurostar is a three day trip staying in Brussels, with train trips to Bruges and Liege for their markets. All departures in Dec 08 cost £229 per person based, on two sharing.
Dijon and Besancon is a four day trip by coach and ferry to visit these most traditional of French markets in Dijon and Besancon, as well as visiting the craft market at Montbeliard. The 5 and 12 Dec 08 departures cost £199 per person, based on two sharing.
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Far Away Places 2008/09
by Travelsphere
A holiday experience like no other
Travelsphere has put together a brochure full of touring holidays to faraway places including all the classic destinations, some more off the beaten track than others, as well as new tours for 2008.
All tours are meticulously planned by Travelsphere to include quality sightseeing and plenty of free time to relax too.
- You book direct with Travelsphere, so you get excellent value for money
- Stopovers, extended stays and add-ons can all be organised for you
- Professional, friendly tour managers and/or local reps accompany every holiday
- Scheduled flights on airlines such as British Airways, bmi and Quantas
Trans-Siberian Express is a 13 day magical ‘must do’ train journey from Moscow to Beijing with all meals and sightseeing included. The Sep 5 09 departure from London costs £2649 per person based on two, sharing a four-berth cabin.
Bhutan is a country on the Indian sub-continent which is just starting to open its doors to visitors, so you can now discover this land steeped in Buddhist mysticism. The 16 May 09 ten day tour costs £2229 per person based on two.
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America and Canada 2008/09
by Travelsphere
Fantastic sightseeing tours Stateside
With Travelsphere, you can relax in the knowledge that everything for your US and Canada tour holiday has been taken care of. Combine that with great service and unbeatable value, it’s no surprise that lots of holidayamkers return every year to Travelsphere.
- There’s a UK-based, 24 hour staffed hotline for you
- Travelsphere chooses expert, helpful and friendly Tour Managers to guide you
- Fly on scheduled airlines such as BA, bmi, Virgin and United
- New tours include Coastal California and Mexican Riviera, Across America by Train and Cruises in the Latin Caribbean or Panama
Coastal California and the Mexcian Riviera is a brand new 13 day trip including seven nights onboard MS Oosterdam cruising and four nights spent in Los Angeles and San Diego. Whilst afloat, you’ll visit Puerto Valletta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas before returning to Los Angeles. The 24 Nov 09 departure costs £995 per person based on two shring.
The Maple Leaf Trail gives you eight days seeing the best bits in each of Canadas principal cities, namely Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and of course a visit to Niagara Falls. Leaving on the 12 Oct 08, the tour costs £719 per person, based on two sharing.
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Small & Friendly Scenic Cruises 2008
by Travelsphere
Best value cruises from UK ports
Travelsphere has collated this scenic cruise brochure to highlight voyages aboard their small and friendly cruise vessels the Ocean Majesty and Athena, to destinations in the Med, Scandinavia and beyond.
- The smaller size of the cruise ships means they can go into more discreet ports beyond the reach of mega-liners
- Excellent onboard cuisine and entertainment with guest speakers on several cruises departures
- Early Bird Savers – book early and save up to £900
Norwegian Fjords is an eight night cruise onboard the Ocean Majesty departing from Harwich and visiting Olden, Molde, Andalsnes, Bergen, Ulvik, Eidfjord and Jondal. The 24 May 08 departure welcomes guest speaker Guy Mansell, the journalist and travel writer. A twp bed inside cabin costs £679 per person with the early bird saver, standard price £899.
Caribbean Christmas is a 32 night cruise leaving Southampton on the 9 Dec 08, returning in the New Year and passing by loads of places inc Lisbon, Madeira, Barbados, Grenada, St Vincent, Christmas Day in the Grenadines, then St Lucia, Nevis, British Virgin Islands, St Barts, St Maarten, Antigua and the Azores before heading back to Southampton! This voyage of a lifetime costs £3,299 per person for a superior outside cabin.
All prices are based on two people sharing.
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Christmas and New Year 2008
by Travelsphere
Forget all that cooking, take a holiday this festive season
Travelsphere’s 2008 Christmas and New Year brochure offers their largest collection ever of festive breaks – more and more of us are ditching all that cooking (and subsequent washing up!) in favour of yuletide cheer on holiday.
Travelsphere offers a variety of styles and destinations from cruises and coach tours, to trips to lakes and mountains and even faraway places.
- All holidays include the services of a professional tour manager and/or local guide
- Comprehensive and well-planned itineraries with many included and optional excursions
- Free local pick ups on all coach holidays
Iceland for New Year is a new five day holiday by air to Rekyavik staying in a centrally located three star hotel. Your holiday includes a city tour, special New Year’s Eve dinner and visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal pools. The departure on the 29 Dec 08 costs £1099 per person based on two sharing, inc flights.
A Yorkshire Yuletide is another new choice for 2008. Join the party direct at the beautifully restored Art Deco Queens Hotel in Leeds for five days of festive fun, including a trip to York and traditional Christmas Day lunch. Arriving on the 23 Dec 08, the holiday costs £429 per person based on two sharing.
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Cruise Collection 2008 Second Edition
by Travelsphere
Wonderfully relaxing ways to see the world
Travelsphere has produced an easy to use brochure offering three types of cruises: small & friendly, major cruise lines and cruise & stay. There is something to suit every taste for those who want to voyage on water.
- Many cruises offer local pick up points by coach and regional flight departures
- Book early and save up to 62% off the full fare price
- Many guest speakers onboard such as TV producer David Shute, antiques expert David Barbey and ornithologist Trevor Gunton
Lake Garda and the Greek Islands is a cruise and stay holiday spending four nights in a four star hotel on Italy’s Lake Garda, then seven nights aboard the Italian cruise vessel Costa Fortuna to see Olympia, Mykonos and Rhodes. The 25 Sep 08 departure costs £995 per person inc return flights from LHR based on two sharing a room/outside cabin.
St Petersburg and The Baltic is a 12 night cruise aboard the small and friendly Ocean Majesty vessel, sailing from and to Harwich to see Oslo, Copenhagen, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Stockholm and Berlin. The 12 May 08 departure costs £1299, a special discounted fare saving you £350, based on two people sharing.
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European Holiday Selection 2008
by Travelsphere
More choice, more flexibility for you
Travelsphere’s European holiday brochure offers a range of ways to see Europe. There’s Touring, Resort Stay, Short Breaks, Cruise & Stay, River Cruises, Walking and Rail holidays all available in a wealth of countries across Europe.
- Flexible – fly direct from 20 local airports
- Carefully selected Tour Managers will guide you throughout your touring holiday
- Wide choice of holidays by air, coach or train
Montenegro – Discover a new eight day half board trip to this facinating country as a Resort Stay holiday, but with plenty of optional sightseeing along the Adriatic coast. The 28 Sept 08 departure costs £469 per person based on two sharing inc flights.
Beautiful Brittany is a seven day Touring holiday by coach visiting Mont St Michel, Le Bono, Vannes, Rochefort en Terre, Carnac, Quiberon, Josselin and Tours returning via Paris. All 08 departures cost £359 per person based on two sharing, inc local coach pick ups.
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Cruise & Stay Collection inc River Cruises 2008/09
by Travelsphere
Take a cruise and discover your holiday is plain sailing
For the first time, Travelsphere combines their Cruise and Stay collection with their River Cruises to create a single brochure packed full of holidays on water.
- Leading cruise companies are used for Cruise & Stay whilst River Cruises use smaller, more intimate vessels
- A dedicated 24 hour emergency line for any problems you may have
- Lots of new destinations inc Barcelona, Scotland, San Fransico and the Far East
Memories of Scotland is a new four night full board cruise around the Scottish islands and lochs on the west coast, with onshore visits to castles, stately homes and gardens. The cruise departs from Glasgow on 4 May 08 and costs £659 per person based on two sharing.
Treasures of the Mediterranean is a nine day cruise aboard Ocean Majesty leaving Barcelona and returning to Civitavecchia (nr Rome)via Toulon, Nice, Genoa, Livorno and Elba. A double-bedded outside cabin on the 4 Oct 08 departure costs £1519 per person, based on two sharing with flights included.
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Worldwide Selection 2008
by Travelsphere
Be guided by the experts around the globe
Travelsphere has over 30 years’ experience offering quality and value for money holidays. This worldwide brochure covers 70 countries and provides well-balanced itineraries with a mix of sightseeing and free time.
- You book directly with Travelsphere, so you get the best advice and prices
- Add ons, stopovers and extended stays are all available
- Offers for groups and clubs with 10 or more travelling
Canadian Rockies Spectacular is a Christmas special departure that sees you eating Xmas dinner in a Chateau at Lake Louise. You’ll also see Jasper National Park, Edmonton and Banff. The 23 Dec 08 departure costs £1899 per person inc flights, meals and sightseeing.
A 12 day tour of Malaysia takes you to Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Cherating, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Baharu and Penang. With all meals and sightseeing included the Sept 08 departure costs £1429 per person.
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China 2008
by Travelsphere
Discover, explore and delight in China
Travelsphere has one of the largest collections of voyages to China and has been an officially authorised tour operator to the People’s Republic of China since 1985. The company is now the UK’s leading operator of tours to this fascinating country.
- All details are taken care of by Travelsphere so there’s no stress or hassle for you
- Travelsphere are with you all the way from the moment you arrive to check in at the airport
- All state and local taxes are included, as well as many excursions
Highlights of China Special Solar Eclipse Departure combines the usual highlights of China with the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the solar eclipse of Aug 08 from China’s Silk Route. All meals, sightseeing and flights are including. The 24 Jul departure costs £2519 per person for 20 days.
Ancient Water Towns and Shanghai is a 10 day tour inc Shanghai, Zhujiajiao, Tongli, Suzhou, Grand Canal and Hangzhou to see all the sights. All departures cost from £899 per person inc all meals, flights and many excursions.
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Get Up & Go Walking Holidays
by Travelsphere
A wonderful world of walking tours
Travelsphere offers the ideal ‘get away from it all’ touring experiences with this walking holiday tour brochure. All itineraries are carefully planned to offer a well-balanced mix of walking, excursions and free time. The brochure covers the UK, Europe, US, Canada and South East Asia.
- All tours have a Travelsphere Tour Manager on board to accompany you and local guides to lead all walks
- All holidays are graded for physical fitness, so you can judge which is the best tour for you
- Over 20% of guests are solo travellers and if you share with a fellow traveller there’s no sgl supplement
North Wales This new for 2008 four day tour takes in the stunningly rugged Snowdonia scenery inc Caernarfon, Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park. The 05 Sept 08 holiday costs £284 per person, without travel.
Walking and Cycling in Holland – take advantage of the flatness on this five day tour on two wheels and by foot to this fascinating country! The 5 May 08 departure costs £330 inc coach travel and ferry.
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Far Away Places 2008
by Travelsphere
Feel at home in Faraway places
With over 30 years’ experience, Travelsphere can make your holiday dream come true with this fabulous collection of holidays and tours in seductive, faraway lands.
- All in resort transfers are included as well as local taxes
- Scheduled flights on major airlines
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager or local representative always on hand to guide and assist
- Price you see is the price you pay – there are no hidden costs or extras
The Taste of Vietnam 12 day tour in new for this year and offers a voyage of discovery in this now tranquil country. The tour costs from £1049.
The Treasures of Jordan with Bedouin Experience tour is really something else as you stay in a Bedouin tent overnight as well as all the usual sightseeing. The tour costs £995 for seven days.
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European Holidays by Coach 2008
by Travelsphere
Let the coach guide you round Europe
The 2008 brochure aims to give you more choice than ever with touring hols, resort stays and short break all included, with travel by coach.
- All holidays offer free local pick up points or you can make your own way to the port
- Travel on comfortable, executive coaches with ferry or tunnel crossings
- Friendly, professional drivers are teamed with Tour Managers or local representatives to help and assist with your holiday
- Group deals for 10 or more passengers
Burgundy and Provence is a new 10 day tour taking in the French towns of Reims, Dijon, Beaune, Orange and even a Champagne production tour. The tour costs £449 for May 08 departures.
Germany’s Baltic Coast is another new tour for 2008. Based in the coastal resort of Warnemunde, you’ll tour the whole area over seven days. For departures in May 08, the cost is £369.
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America & Canada 2008
by Travelsphere
Be guided by the experts in the US and Canada
A really comprehensive collection of holidays covering America and Canada, Travelsphere knows how to make sure you have the holiday of a lifetime.
- Flexibility is all yours inc extended stays, add ons, special departures and the option to ‘make your own way’
- Scheduled flights using major airlines
- Well-balanced tours with a good mix of free time and sightseeing
- All state and local taxes are included in the price
Cape Cod and the White Mountains is a new nine day tour of the stunning West Coast of America, allowing your to discover New England. The tours costs from £1069.
The Beluga Whale Migration Tour is a simply magnificent way to see these gracious creatures as they head south to warmer waters. The 10 day tour costs from £2199.
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European Holidays by air
by Travelsphere
Discover Europe by air or make your own way
With over 30 years’ expertise, Travelsphere is offering a great range of European destinations by air or ‘make you own way’ for 2008, including short breaks, resort stays and touring holidays.
- There are no hidden costs or future supplements – the price you see is the price you pay
- Great deals for groups of 10 or more
- Flexibility offered with special departures, extended stays and stopovers all possible
The Scandanavian Highlights Tour is a new 14 day for 2008 taking in north Norway and Sweden by road, air, boat and train – a real adventure! The 15 Jul 08 departure costs £2379.
Discover Puglia is a brand new eight day tour of this undiscovered region around the ‘in-step’ and ‘heel’ of Italy. The 6 Sept 08 departure costs £659.
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